Several artists who put on electric performances, including DNCE, fronted by host (and MMVA veteran) Joe Jonas, Julia Michaels, who performed single "Issues," Iggy Azalea who rocked the crowd with a version of "Switch," hometown rapper Jazz Cartier with an energetic performance of singles "Tempted" and "Red Alert," and Post Malone, who sang to "White Iverson" and "Congratulations."

Lorde, in her much-anticipated return to the MMVA stage, lit up the night, closing the show with a medley of hit "Green Light" and "Perfect Places."